{"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "asset_type": "claim-qualification", "body": "Numeric thresholds that qualify a food product for each FDA-regulated nutrient content claim ('free', 'low', 'reduced', 'good source of', 'high', 'light'), broken out by nutrient (calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, fiber) and food format (individual food, meal, main dish, dietary supplement, small-RACC food). Each record is one claim-term \u00d7 nutrient \u00d7 food-format combination with the exact threshold and the CFR section that defines it. Answers 'what qualifies as low sodium?' with the full matrix, not just the headline number.\n", "description": "Numeric thresholds that qualify a food product for each FDA-regulated nutrient content claim ('free', 'low', 'reduced', 'good source of', 'high', 'light'), broken out by nutrient (calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, fiber) and food format (individual food, meal, main dish, dietary supplement, small-RACC food). Each record is one claim-term \u00d7 nutrient \u00d7 food-format combination with the exact threshold and the CFR section that defines it. Answers 'what qualifies as low sodium?' with the full matrix, not just the headline number.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "key_field": "claim_id", "licence": "unknown", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54", "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60", "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62", "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D", "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "title": "FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "dataset", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** antioxidant-claims-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** antioxidant\n\n**Nutrient:** antioxidant nutrients with an established RDI\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** The level of each nutrient that is the subject of the claim is sufficient to qualify for the\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(g)(3)\n\n**Special conditions:** The nutrients that are the subject of the claim have recognized antioxidant activity\n\n> A nutrient content claim that characterizes the level of antioxidant nutrients present in a food may be used on the label or in the labeling of that food when: ( 1 ) An RDI has been established for each of the nutrients; ( 2 ) The nutrients that are the subject of the claim have recognized antioxidant activity; that is, when there exists scientific evidence that, following absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, the substance participates in physiological, biochemical, or cellular processes that inactivate free radicals or prevent free radical-initiated chemical reactions; ( 3 ) The level of each nutrient that is the subject of the claim is sufficient to qualify for the \u00a7 101.54 (b) , (c) , or (e) claim (e.g., to bear the claim \u201dhigh in antioxidant vitamin C,\u201d the product must contain 20 percent or more of the RDI for vitamin C). Beta-carotene may be a subject of the claim when the level of vitamin A present as beta-carotene in the food that bears the claim is sufficient to qualify for the claim. For example, for the claim \u201cgood source of antioxidant beta-carotene,\u201d 10 percent or more of the RDI for vitamin A must be present as beta-carotene per reference amount customarily consumed; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(g)(3)", "claim_id": "antioxidant-claims-individual-food", "claim_term": "antioxidant", "file": "antioxidant-claims-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "antioxidant-claims-individual-food", "nutrient": "antioxidant nutrients with an established RDI", "source_quote": "A nutrient content claim that characterizes the level of antioxidant nutrients present in a food may be used on the label or in the labeling of that food when: ( 1 ) An RDI has been established for each of the nutrients; ( 2 ) The nutrients that are the subject of the claim have recognized antioxidant activity; that is, when there exists scientific evidence that, following absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, the substance participates in physiological, biochemical, or cellular processes that inactivate free radicals or prevent free radical-initiated chemical reactions; ( 3 ) The level of each nutrient that is the subject of the claim is sufficient to qualify for the \u00a7 101.54 (b) , (c) , or (e) claim (e.g., to bear the claim \u201dhigh in antioxidant vitamin C,\u201d the product must contain 20 percent or more of the RDI for vitamin C). Beta-carotene may be a subject of the claim when the level of vitamin A present as beta-carotene in the food that bears the claim is sufficient to qualify for the claim. For example, for the claim \u201cgood source of antioxidant beta-carotene,\u201d 10 percent or more of the RDI for vitamin A must be present as beta-carotene per reference amount customarily consumed; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "special_conditions": "The nutrients that are the subject of the claim have recognized antioxidant activity", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The level of each nutrient that is the subject of the claim is sufficient to qualify for the", "title": "antioxidant-claims-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** calorie-free-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** calorie free\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** less than 5 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(b)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** if the food meets this condition without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the caloric content, it is labeled to disclose that calories are not usually present in the food\n\n> The terms \u201ccalorie free,\u201d \u201cfree of calories,\u201d \u201cno calories,\u201d \u201czero calories,\u201d \u201cwithout calories,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of calories,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of calories,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of calories\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 5 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving. ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets this condition without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the caloric content, it is labeled to disclose that calories are not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201ccider vinegar, a calorie free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(b)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "calorie-free-individual-food", "claim_term": "calorie free", "file": "calorie-free-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "calorie-free-individual-food", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201ccalorie free,\u201d \u201cfree of calories,\u201d \u201cno calories,\u201d \u201czero calories,\u201d \u201cwithout calories,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of calories,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of calories,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of calories\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 5 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving. ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets this condition without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the caloric content, it is labeled to disclose that calories are not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201ccider vinegar, a calorie free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "special_conditions": "if the food meets this condition without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the caloric content, it is labeled to disclose that calories are not usually present in the food", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 5 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving", "title": "calorie-free-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** cholesterol-free-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** cholesterol free\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeling serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(1)(i)(A)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n> The terms \u201ccholesterol free,\u201d \u201cfree of cholesterol,\u201d \u201czero cholesterol,\u201d \u201cwithout cholesterol,\u201d \u201cno cholesterol,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), or, in the case of meal products, 26.0 g or less total fat per labeled serving, or, in the case of main dish products, 19.5 g or less total fat per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeling serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving; and ( B ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain cholesterol, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of cholesterol;\u201d and ( C ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per labeled serving; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to disclose that cholesterol is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201capplesauce, a cholesterol-free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(1)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "cholesterol-free-individual-food", "claim_term": "cholesterol free", "file": "cholesterol-free-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "cholesterol-free-individual-food", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201ccholesterol free,\u201d \u201cfree of cholesterol,\u201d \u201czero cholesterol,\u201d \u201cwithout cholesterol,\u201d \u201cno cholesterol,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), or, in the case of meal products, 26.0 g or less total fat per labeled serving, or, in the case of main dish products, 19.5 g or less total fat per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeling serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving; and ( B ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain cholesterol, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of cholesterol;\u201d and ( C ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per labeled serving; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to disclose that cholesterol is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201capplesauce, a cholesterol-free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeling serving", "title": "cholesterol-free-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** cholesterol-free-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** cholesterol free\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(1)(i)(A)\n\n> The terms \u201ccholesterol free,\u201d \u201cfree of cholesterol,\u201d \u201czero cholesterol,\u201d \u201cwithout cholesterol,\u201d \u201cno cholesterol,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), or, in the case of meal products, 26.0 g or less total fat per labeled serving, or, in the case of main dish products, 19.5 g or less total fat per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeling serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving; and ( B ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain cholesterol, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of cholesterol;\u201d and ( C ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per labeled serving; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to disclose that cholesterol is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201capplesauce, a cholesterol-free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(1)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "cholesterol-free-main-dish", "claim_term": "cholesterol free", "file": "cholesterol-free-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "cholesterol-free-main-dish", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201ccholesterol free,\u201d \u201cfree of cholesterol,\u201d \u201czero cholesterol,\u201d \u201cwithout cholesterol,\u201d \u201cno cholesterol,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), or, in the case of meal products, 26.0 g or less total fat per labeled serving, or, in the case of main dish products, 19.5 g or less total fat per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeling serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving; and ( B ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain cholesterol, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of cholesterol;\u201d and ( C ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per labeled serving; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to disclose that cholesterol is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201capplesauce, a cholesterol-free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving", "title": "cholesterol-free-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** cholesterol-free-meal\n\n**Claim term:** cholesterol free\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(1)(i)(A)\n\n> The terms \u201ccholesterol free,\u201d \u201cfree of cholesterol,\u201d \u201czero cholesterol,\u201d \u201cwithout cholesterol,\u201d \u201cno cholesterol,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), or, in the case of meal products, 26.0 g or less total fat per labeled serving, or, in the case of main dish products, 19.5 g or less total fat per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeling serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving; and ( B ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain cholesterol, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of cholesterol;\u201d and ( C ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per labeled serving; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to disclose that cholesterol is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201capplesauce, a cholesterol-free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(1)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "cholesterol-free-meal", "claim_term": "cholesterol free", "file": "cholesterol-free-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "cholesterol-free-meal", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201ccholesterol free,\u201d \u201cfree of cholesterol,\u201d \u201czero cholesterol,\u201d \u201cwithout cholesterol,\u201d \u201cno cholesterol,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), or, in the case of meal products, 26.0 g or less total fat per labeled serving, or, in the case of main dish products, 19.5 g or less total fat per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeling serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving; and ( B ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain cholesterol, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of cholesterol;\u201d and ( C ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per labeled serving; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food contains less than 2 mg of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to disclose that cholesterol is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201capplesauce, a cholesterol-free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 2 mg of cholesterol per labeled serving", "title": "cholesterol-free-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** extra-lean-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** extra lean\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(e)(4)\n\n**Special conditions:** provided that the food is a discrete seafood or game meat product\n\n> The term \u201cextra lean\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a discrete seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(e)(4)", "claim_id": "extra-lean-individual-food", "claim_term": "extra lean", "file": "extra-lean-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "extra-lean-individual-food", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The term \u201cextra lean\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a discrete seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "provided that the food is a discrete seafood or game meat product", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g", "title": "extra-lean-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** extra-lean-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** extra lean\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(e)(5)\n\n> The term \u201cextra lean\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a discrete seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; and ( 5 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food contains less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(e)(5)", "claim_id": "extra-lean-main-dish", "claim_term": "extra lean", "file": "extra-lean-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "extra-lean-main-dish", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The term \u201cextra lean\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a discrete seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; and ( 5 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food contains less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving", "title": "extra-lean-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** extra-lean-meal\n\n**Claim term:** extra lean\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(e)(5)\n\n> The term \u201cextra lean\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a discrete seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; and ( 5 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food contains less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(e)(5)", "claim_id": "extra-lean-meal", "claim_term": "extra lean", "file": "extra-lean-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "extra-lean-meal", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The term \u201cextra lean\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a discrete seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; and ( 5 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food contains less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving", "title": "extra-lean-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** fat-free-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** fat free\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains no added ingredient that is a fat or is generally understood by consumers to contain fat\n\n> The terms \u201cfat free,\u201d \u201cfree of fat,\u201d \u201cno fat,\u201d \u201czero fat,\u201d \u201cwithout fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of fat\u201d or, in the case of milk products, \u201cskim\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no added ingredient that is a fat or is generally understood by consumers to contain fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to disclose that fat is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cbroccoli, a fat free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "fat-free-individual-food", "claim_term": "fat free", "file": "fat-free-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "fat-free-individual-food", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cfat free,\u201d \u201cfree of fat,\u201d \u201cno fat,\u201d \u201czero fat,\u201d \u201cwithout fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of fat\u201d or, in the case of milk products, \u201cskim\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no added ingredient that is a fat or is generally understood by consumers to contain fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to disclose that fat is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cbroccoli, a fat free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "The food contains no added ingredient that is a fat or is generally understood by consumers to contain fat", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving", "title": "fat-free-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** fat-free-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** fat free\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(1)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201cfat free,\u201d \u201cfree of fat,\u201d \u201cno fat,\u201d \u201czero fat,\u201d \u201cwithout fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of fat\u201d or, in the case of milk products, \u201cskim\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no added ingredient that is a fat or is generally understood by consumers to contain fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to disclose that fat is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cbroccoli, a fat free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "fat-free-main-dish", "claim_term": "fat free", "file": "fat-free-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "fat-free-main-dish", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cfat free,\u201d \u201cfree of fat,\u201d \u201cno fat,\u201d \u201czero fat,\u201d \u201cwithout fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of fat\u201d or, in the case of milk products, \u201cskim\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no added ingredient that is a fat or is generally understood by consumers to contain fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to disclose that fat is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cbroccoli, a fat free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving", "title": "fat-free-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** fat-free-meal\n\n**Claim term:** fat free\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(1)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201cfat free,\u201d \u201cfree of fat,\u201d \u201cno fat,\u201d \u201czero fat,\u201d \u201cwithout fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of fat\u201d or, in the case of milk products, \u201cskim\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no added ingredient that is a fat or is generally understood by consumers to contain fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to disclose that fat is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cbroccoli, a fat free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "fat-free-meal", "claim_term": "fat free", "file": "fat-free-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "fat-free-meal", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cfat free,\u201d \u201cfree of fat,\u201d \u201cno fat,\u201d \u201czero fat,\u201d \u201cwithout fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of fat\u201d or, in the case of milk products, \u201cskim\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no added ingredient that is a fat or is generally understood by consumers to contain fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states \u201cadds a trivial amount of fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to disclose that fat is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cbroccoli, a fat free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 g of fat per labeled serving", "title": "fat-free-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** fiber-claims-fat-disclosure-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** high in fiber, a good source of fiber, or that the food contains \u201cmore\u201d fiber\n\n**Nutrient:** dietary fiber\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** the label shall disclose the level of total fat per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(d)(1)\n\n**Special conditions:** the food is not \u201clow\u201d in total fat as defined in\n\n> If a nutrient content claim is made with respect to the level of dietary fiber, that is, that the product is high in fiber, a good source of fiber, or that the food contains \u201cmore\u201d fiber, and the food is not \u201clow\u201d in total fat as defined in \u00a7 101.62(b)(2) or, in the case of a meal product, as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) , or main dish product, as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , is not \u201clow\u201d in total fat as defined in \u00a7 101.62(b)(3) , then the label shall disclose the level of total fat per labeled serving.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(d)(1)", "claim_id": "fiber-claims-fat-disclosure-individual-food", "claim_term": "high in fiber, a good source of fiber, or that the food contains \u201cmore\u201d fiber", "file": "fiber-claims-fat-disclosure-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "fiber-claims-fat-disclosure-individual-food", "nutrient": "dietary fiber", "source_quote": "If a nutrient content claim is made with respect to the level of dietary fiber, that is, that the product is high in fiber, a good source of fiber, or that the food contains \u201cmore\u201d fiber, and the food is not \u201clow\u201d in total fat as defined in \u00a7 101.62(b)(2) or, in the case of a meal product, as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) , or main dish product, as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , is not \u201clow\u201d in total fat as defined in \u00a7 101.62(b)(3) , then the label shall disclose the level of total fat per labeled serving.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "special_conditions": "the food is not \u201clow\u201d in total fat as defined in", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "the label shall disclose the level of total fat per labeled serving", "title": "fiber-claims-fat-disclosure-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** good source\n\n**Nutrient:** any nutrient with an RDI or DRV\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** 10 to 19 percent of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(c)(1)\n\n> The terms \u201cgood source,\u201d \u201ccontains,\u201d or \u201cprovides\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 10 to 19 percent of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(c)(1)", "claim_id": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food", "claim_term": "good source", "file": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food", "nutrient": "any nutrient with an RDI or DRV", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cgood source,\u201d \u201ccontains,\u201d or \u201cprovides\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 10 to 19 percent of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "10 to 19 percent of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** good source\n\n**Nutrient:** any nutrient with an RDI or DRV\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201cgood source\u201d in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(c)(2)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim\n\n> The terms \u201cgood source,\u201d \u201ccontains,\u201d or \u201cprovides\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 10 to 19 percent of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed. ( 2 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(1) of this section may be used on the label and in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in 101.13(m), provided that: ( i ) The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201cgood source\u201d in paragraph (c)(1) of this section; and ( ii ) The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim (e.g., the serving of sweet potatoes in this product is a \u201cgood source\u201d of fiber).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(c)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish", "claim_term": "good source", "file": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish", "nutrient": "any nutrient with an RDI or DRV", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cgood source,\u201d \u201ccontains,\u201d or \u201cprovides\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 10 to 19 percent of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed. ( 2 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(1) of this section may be used on the label and in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in 101.13(m), provided that: ( i ) The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201cgood source\u201d in paragraph (c)(1) of this section; and ( ii ) The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim (e.g., the serving of sweet potatoes in this product is a \u201cgood source\u201d of fiber).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "special_conditions": "The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201cgood source\u201d in", "title": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal\n\n**Claim term:** good source\n\n**Nutrient:** any nutrient with an RDI or DRV\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201cgood source\u201d in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(c)(2)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim\n\n> The terms \u201cgood source,\u201d \u201ccontains,\u201d or \u201cprovides\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 10 to 19 percent of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed. ( 2 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(1) of this section may be used on the label and in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in 101.13(m), provided that: ( i ) The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201cgood source\u201d in paragraph (c)(1) of this section; and ( ii ) The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim (e.g., the serving of sweet potatoes in this product is a \u201cgood source\u201d of fiber).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(c)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal", "claim_term": "good source", "file": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal", "nutrient": "any nutrient with an RDI or DRV", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cgood source,\u201d \u201ccontains,\u201d or \u201cprovides\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 10 to 19 percent of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed. ( 2 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(1) of this section may be used on the label and in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in 101.13(m), provided that: ( i ) The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201cgood source\u201d in paragraph (c)(1) of this section; and ( ii ) The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim (e.g., the serving of sweet potatoes in this product is a \u201cgood source\u201d of fiber).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "special_conditions": "The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201cgood source\u201d in", "title": "good-source-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** high-potency-individual-vitamin-mineral-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** high potency\n\n**Nutrient:** individual vitamins or minerals\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** present at 100 percent or more of the RDI per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(f)(1)(i)\n\n> The term \u201chigh potency\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods to describe individual vitamins or minerals that are present at 100 percent or more of the RDI per reference amount customarily consumed.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(f)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "high-potency-individual-vitamin-mineral-individual-food", "claim_term": "high potency", "file": "high-potency-individual-vitamin-mineral-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "high-potency-individual-vitamin-mineral-individual-food", "nutrient": "individual vitamins or minerals", "source_quote": "The term \u201chigh potency\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods to describe individual vitamins or minerals that are present at 100 percent or more of the RDI per reference amount customarily consumed.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "present at 100 percent or more of the RDI per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "high-potency-individual-vitamin-mineral-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** high-potency-multiingredient-product\n\n**Claim term:** high potency\n\n**Nutrient:** vitamins and minerals\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** 100 percent or more of the RDI for at least two-thirds of the vitamins and minerals\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(f)(2)\n\n**Special conditions:** that are present in the product at 2 percent or more of the RDI\n\n> The term \u201chigh potency\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a multiingredient food product to describe the product if the product contains 100 percent or more of the RDI for at least two-thirds of the vitamins and minerals that are listed in \u00a7 101.9(c)(8)(iv) and that are present in the product at 2 percent or more of the RDI\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(f)(2)", "claim_id": "high-potency-multiingredient-product", "claim_term": "high potency", "file": "high-potency-multiingredient-product.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "high-potency-multiingredient-product", "nutrient": "vitamins and minerals", "source_quote": "The term \u201chigh potency\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a multiingredient food product to describe the product if the product contains 100 percent or more of the RDI for at least two-thirds of the vitamins and minerals that are listed in \u00a7 101.9(c)(8)(iv) and that are present in the product at 2 percent or more of the RDI", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "special_conditions": "that are present in the product at 2 percent or more of the RDI", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "100 percent or more of the RDI for at least two-thirds of the vitamins and minerals", "title": "high-potency-multiingredient-product \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** high\n\n**Nutrient:** any nutrient with an RDI or DRV\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** 20 percent or more of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(b)(1)\n\n> The terms \u201chigh,\u201d \u201crich in,\u201d or \u201cexcellent source of\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 20 percent or more of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(b)(1)", "claim_id": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food", "claim_term": "high", "file": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food", "nutrient": "any nutrient with an RDI or DRV", "source_quote": "The terms \u201chigh,\u201d \u201crich in,\u201d or \u201cexcellent source of\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 20 percent or more of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "20 percent or more of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** high\n\n**Nutrient:** any nutrient with an RDI or DRV\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201chigh\u201d in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(b)(2)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim\n\n> The terms \u201chigh,\u201d \u201crich in,\u201d or \u201cexcellent source of\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 20 percent or more of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed. ( 2 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(1) of this section may be used on the label and in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201chigh\u201d in paragraph (b)(1) of this section; and ( ii ) The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim (e.g., the serving of broccoli in this product is high in vitamin C).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(b)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish", "claim_term": "high", "file": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish", "nutrient": "any nutrient with an RDI or DRV", "source_quote": "The terms \u201chigh,\u201d \u201crich in,\u201d or \u201cexcellent source of\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 20 percent or more of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed. ( 2 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(1) of this section may be used on the label and in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201chigh\u201d in paragraph (b)(1) of this section; and ( ii ) The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim (e.g., the serving of broccoli in this product is high in vitamin C).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "special_conditions": "The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201chigh\u201d in", "title": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal\n\n**Claim term:** high\n\n**Nutrient:** any nutrient with an RDI or DRV\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201chigh\u201d in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(b)(2)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim\n\n> The terms \u201chigh,\u201d \u201crich in,\u201d or \u201cexcellent source of\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 20 percent or more of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed. ( 2 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(1) of this section may be used on the label and in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201chigh\u201d in paragraph (b)(1) of this section; and ( ii ) The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim (e.g., the serving of broccoli in this product is high in vitamin C).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(b)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal", "claim_term": "high", "file": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal", "nutrient": "any nutrient with an RDI or DRV", "source_quote": "The terms \u201chigh,\u201d \u201crich in,\u201d or \u201cexcellent source of\u201d may be used on the label and in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food contains 20 percent or more of the RDI or the DRV per reference amount customarily consumed. ( 2 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(1) of this section may be used on the label and in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201chigh\u201d in paragraph (b)(1) of this section; and ( ii ) The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim (e.g., the serving of broccoli in this product is high in vitamin C).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "special_conditions": "The label or labeling clearly identifies the food that is the subject of the claim", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The product contains a food that meets the definition of \u201chigh\u201d in", "title": "high-vitamins-minerals-protein-fiber-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** lean-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** lean\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(e)(1)\n\n**Special conditions:** provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product\n\n> The term \u201clean\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g;\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(e)(1)", "claim_id": "lean-individual-food", "claim_term": "lean", "file": "lean-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "lean-individual-food", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The term \u201clean\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g;", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g", "title": "lean-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** lean-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** lean\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(e)(3)\n\n> The term \u201clean\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; ( 2 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of a mixed dish not measurable with a cup as defined in \u00a7 101.12(b) in table 2, provided that the food contains less than 8 g total fat, 3.5 g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( 3 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving;\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(e)(3)", "claim_id": "lean-main-dish", "claim_term": "lean", "file": "lean-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "lean-main-dish", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The term \u201clean\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; ( 2 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of a mixed dish not measurable with a cup as defined in \u00a7 101.12(b) in table 2, provided that the food contains less than 8 g total fat, 3.5 g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( 3 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving;", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving", "title": "lean-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** lean-meal\n\n**Claim term:** lean\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(e)(3)\n\n> The term \u201clean\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; ( 2 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of a mixed dish not measurable with a cup as defined in \u00a7 101.12(b) in table 2, provided that the food contains less than 8 g total fat, 3.5 g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( 3 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving;\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(e)(3)", "claim_id": "lean-meal", "claim_term": "lean", "file": "lean-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "lean-meal", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The term \u201clean\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; ( 2 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of a mixed dish not measurable with a cup as defined in \u00a7 101.12(b) in table 2, provided that the food contains less than 8 g total fat, 3.5 g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( 3 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving;", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per 100 g and per labeled serving", "title": "lean-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** lean-mixed-dish\n\n**Claim term:** lean\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** mixed dish not measurable with a cup\n\n**Threshold:** less than 8 g total fat, 3.5 g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(e)(2)\n\n> The term \u201clean\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; ( 2 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of a mixed dish not measurable with a cup as defined in \u00a7 101.12(b) in table 2, provided that the food contains less than 8 g total fat, 3.5 g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed;\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(e)(2)", "claim_id": "lean-mixed-dish", "claim_term": "lean", "file": "lean-mixed-dish.md", "food_format": "mixed dish not measurable with a cup", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "lean-mixed-dish", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The term \u201clean\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the food is a seafood or game meat product and as packaged contains less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 100 g; ( 2 ) The term defined in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of a mixed dish not measurable with a cup as defined in \u00a7 101.12(b) in table 2, provided that the food contains less than 8 g total fat, 3.5 g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed;", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 8 g total fat, 3.5 g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "lean-mixed-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** light-calories-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** light\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** The number of calories is reduced by at least one-third (33 1 \u2044 3 percent) per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(b)(2)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** If the food derives less than 50 percent of its calories from fat\n\n> \u201cLight\u201d claims. The terms \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , without further qualification, provided that: ( 1 ) If the food derives 50 percent or more of its calories from fat, its fat content is reduced by 50 percent or more per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food as specified in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; or ( 2 ) If the food derives less than 50 percent of its calories from fat: ( i ) The number of calories is reduced by at least one-third (33 1 \u2044 3 percent) per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food; or ( ii )\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(b)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "light-calories-individual-food", "claim_term": "light", "file": "light-calories-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "light-calories-individual-food", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "\u201cLight\u201d claims. The terms \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , without further qualification, provided that: ( 1 ) If the food derives 50 percent or more of its calories from fat, its fat content is reduced by 50 percent or more per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food as specified in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; or ( 2 ) If the food derives less than 50 percent of its calories from fat: ( i ) The number of calories is reduced by at least one-third (33 1 \u2044 3 percent) per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food; or ( ii )", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "special_conditions": "If the food derives less than 50 percent of its calories from fat", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The number of calories is reduced by at least one-third (33 1 \u2044 3 percent) per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food", "title": "light-calories-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** light-fat-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** light\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** its fat content is reduced by 50 percent or more per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(b)(1)\n\n**Special conditions:** If the food derives 50 percent or more of its calories from fat\n\n> \u201cLight\u201d claims. The terms \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , without further qualification, provided that: ( 1 ) If the food derives 50 percent or more of its calories from fat, its fat content is reduced by 50 percent or more per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food as specified in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; or ( 2 ) If the food derives less than 50 percent of its calories from fat: ( i ) The number of calories is reduced by at least one-third (33 1 \u2044 3 percent) per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food; or\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(b)(1)", "claim_id": "light-fat-individual-food", "claim_term": "light", "file": "light-fat-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "light-fat-individual-food", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "\u201cLight\u201d claims. The terms \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , without further qualification, provided that: ( 1 ) If the food derives 50 percent or more of its calories from fat, its fat content is reduced by 50 percent or more per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food as specified in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; or ( 2 ) If the food derives less than 50 percent of its calories from fat: ( i ) The number of calories is reduced by at least one-third (33 1 \u2044 3 percent) per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food; or", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "special_conditions": "If the food derives 50 percent or more of its calories from fat", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "its fat content is reduced by 50 percent or more per reference amount customarily consumed compared to an appropriate reference food", "title": "light-fat-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** light-in-sodium-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** light in sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** reduced by 50 percent or more in sodium content compared to the reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(c)(2)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** the reference food contains more than 40 calories or more than 3 g fat per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n> A product for which the reference food contains more than 40 calories or more than 3 g fat per reference amount customarily consumed may use the term \u201clight in sodium\u201d or \u201clite in sodium\u201d if it is reduced by 50 percent or more in sodium content compared to the reference food, provided that \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d is presented in immediate proximity with \u201cin sodium\u201d and the entire term is presented in uniform type size, style, color, and prominence; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(c)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "light-in-sodium-individual-food", "claim_term": "light in sodium", "file": "light-in-sodium-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "light-in-sodium-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "A product for which the reference food contains more than 40 calories or more than 3 g fat per reference amount customarily consumed may use the term \u201clight in sodium\u201d or \u201clite in sodium\u201d if it is reduced by 50 percent or more in sodium content compared to the reference food, provided that \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d is presented in immediate proximity with \u201cin sodium\u201d and the entire term is presented in uniform type size, style, color, and prominence; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "special_conditions": "the reference food contains more than 40 calories or more than 3 g fat per reference amount customarily consumed", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "reduced by 50 percent or more in sodium content compared to the reference food", "title": "light-in-sodium-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** light-in-sodium-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** light in sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** provided that the food meets the definition of \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(d)(2)(i)\n\n> The term \u201clight in sodium\u201d or \u201clite in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food meets the definition of \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.61(b)(5)(i) ; and ( ii ) \u201cLight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d and \u201cin sodium\u201d are presented in uniform type size, style, color, and prominence.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(d)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "light-in-sodium-main-dish", "claim_term": "light in sodium", "file": "light-in-sodium-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "light-in-sodium-main-dish", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The term \u201clight in sodium\u201d or \u201clite in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food meets the definition of \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.61(b)(5)(i) ; and ( ii ) \u201cLight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d and \u201cin sodium\u201d are presented in uniform type size, style, color, and prominence.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "provided that the food meets the definition of \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in", "title": "light-in-sodium-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** light-in-sodium-meal\n\n**Claim term:** light in sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** provided that the food meets the definition of \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(d)(2)(i)\n\n> The term \u201clight in sodium\u201d or \u201clite in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food meets the definition of \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.61(b)(5)(i) ; and ( ii ) \u201cLight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d and \u201cin sodium\u201d are presented in uniform type size, style, color, and prominence.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(d)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "light-in-sodium-meal", "claim_term": "light in sodium", "file": "light-in-sodium-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "light-in-sodium-meal", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The term \u201clight in sodium\u201d or \u201clite in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that the food meets the definition of \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.61(b)(5)(i) ; and ( ii ) \u201cLight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d and \u201cin sodium\u201d are presented in uniform type size, style, color, and prominence.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "provided that the food meets the definition of \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in", "title": "light-in-sodium-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** light-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** light\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** The food meets the definition of: ( A ) \u201cLow in calories\u201d as defined in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(d)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** A statement appears on the principal display panel that explains whether \u201clight\u201d is used to mean \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow calories,\u201d or both\n\n> The terms \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food meets the definition of: ( A ) \u201cLow in calories\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.60(b)(3) ; or ( B ) \u201cLow in fat\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.62(b)(3) ; and ( ii ) ( A ) A statement appears on the principal display panel that explains whether \u201clight\u201d is used to mean \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow calories,\u201d or both (e.g., \u201cLight Delight, a low fat meal\u201d); and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(d)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "light-main-dish", "claim_term": "light", "file": "light-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "light-main-dish", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food meets the definition of: ( A ) \u201cLow in calories\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.60(b)(3) ; or ( B ) \u201cLow in fat\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.62(b)(3) ; and ( ii ) ( A ) A statement appears on the principal display panel that explains whether \u201clight\u201d is used to mean \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow calories,\u201d or both (e.g., \u201cLight Delight, a low fat meal\u201d); and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "special_conditions": "A statement appears on the principal display panel that explains whether \u201clight\u201d is used to mean \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow calories,\u201d or both", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food meets the definition of: ( A ) \u201cLow in calories\u201d as defined in", "title": "light-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** light-meal\n\n**Claim term:** light\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** The food meets the definition of: ( A ) \u201cLow in calories\u201d as defined in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(d)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** A statement appears on the principal display panel that explains whether \u201clight\u201d is used to mean \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow calories,\u201d or both\n\n> The terms \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food meets the definition of: ( A ) \u201cLow in calories\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.60(b)(3) ; or ( B ) \u201cLow in fat\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.62(b)(3) ; and ( ii ) ( A ) A statement appears on the principal display panel that explains whether \u201clight\u201d is used to mean \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow calories,\u201d or both (e.g., \u201cLight Delight, a low fat meal\u201d); and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(d)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "light-meal", "claim_term": "light", "file": "light-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "light-meal", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food meets the definition of: ( A ) \u201cLow in calories\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.60(b)(3) ; or ( B ) \u201cLow in fat\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.62(b)(3) ; and ( ii ) ( A ) A statement appears on the principal display panel that explains whether \u201clight\u201d is used to mean \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow calories,\u201d or both (e.g., \u201cLight Delight, a low fat meal\u201d); and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "special_conditions": "A statement appears on the principal display panel that explains whether \u201clight\u201d is used to mean \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow calories,\u201d or both", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food meets the definition of: ( A ) \u201cLow in calories\u201d as defined in", "title": "light-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** light-sodium-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** light\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** reduced by 50 percent or more in sodium content compared to the reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(c)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** the reference food contains 40 calories or less and 3 g fat or less per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n> A product for which the reference food contains 40 calories or less and 3 g fat or less per reference amount customarily consumed may use the term \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d without further qualification if it is reduced by 50 percent or more in sodium content compared to the reference food; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(c)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "light-sodium-individual-food", "claim_term": "light", "file": "light-sodium-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "light-sodium-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "A product for which the reference food contains 40 calories or less and 3 g fat or less per reference amount customarily consumed may use the term \u201clight\u201d or \u201clite\u201d without further qualification if it is reduced by 50 percent or more in sodium content compared to the reference food; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "special_conditions": "the reference food contains 40 calories or less and 3 g fat or less per reference amount customarily consumed", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "reduced by 50 percent or more in sodium content compared to the reference food", "title": "light-sodium-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** lightly-salted-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** lightly salted\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** 50 percent less sodium than is normally added to the reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.56(g)\n\n**Special conditions:** if the product is not \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in\n\n> The term \u201clightly salted\u201d may be used on a product to which has been added 50 percent less sodium than is normally added to the reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i)(B) and (j)(1)(ii)(B) , provided that if the product is not \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.61(b)(4) , the statement \u201cnot a low sodium food,\u201d shall appear adjacent to the nutrition label of the food bearing the claim, or, if the nutrition label is on the information panel, it may appear elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 and the information required to accompany a relative claim shall appear on the label or labeling as specified in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) .\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.56(g)", "claim_id": "lightly-salted-individual-food", "claim_term": "lightly salted", "file": "lightly-salted-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "lightly-salted-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The term \u201clightly salted\u201d may be used on a product to which has been added 50 percent less sodium than is normally added to the reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i)(B) and (j)(1)(ii)(B) , provided that if the product is not \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in \u00a7 101.61(b)(4) , the statement \u201cnot a low sodium food,\u201d shall appear adjacent to the nutrition label of the food bearing the claim, or, if the nutrition label is on the information panel, it may appear elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 and the information required to accompany a relative claim shall appear on the label or labeling as specified in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) .", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D"], "special_conditions": "if the product is not \u201clow in sodium\u201d as defined in", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "50 percent less sodium than is normally added to the reference food", "title": "lightly-salted-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section, food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-calorie-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** low calorie\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(b)(2)(i)(A)\n\n> The terms \u201clow calorie,\u201d \u201cfew calories,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of calories,\u201d \u201clow source of calories,\u201d or \u201clow in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed; or\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(b)(2)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "low-calorie-individual-food", "claim_term": "low calorie", "file": "low-calorie-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-calorie-individual-food", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow calorie,\u201d \u201cfew calories,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of calories,\u201d \u201clow source of calories,\u201d or \u201clow in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed; or", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "low-calorie-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-calorie-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** low calorie\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** 120 calories or less per 100 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(b)(3)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow calorie,\u201d \u201cfew calories,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of calories,\u201d \u201clow source of calories,\u201d or \u201clow in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and, except for sugar substitutes, per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50 g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form). ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the caloric content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201ccelery, a low calorie food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 120 calories or less per 100 g; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(b)(3)(i)", "claim_id": "low-calorie-main-dish", "claim_term": "low calorie", "file": "low-calorie-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-calorie-main-dish", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow calorie,\u201d \u201cfew calories,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of calories,\u201d \u201clow source of calories,\u201d or \u201clow in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and, except for sugar substitutes, per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50 g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form). ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the caloric content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201ccelery, a low calorie food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 120 calories or less per 100 g; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "120 calories or less per 100 g", "title": "low-calorie-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-calorie-meal\n\n**Claim term:** low calorie\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** 120 calories or less per 100 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(b)(3)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow calorie,\u201d \u201cfew calories,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of calories,\u201d \u201clow source of calories,\u201d or \u201clow in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and, except for sugar substitutes, per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50 g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form). ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the caloric content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201ccelery, a low calorie food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 120 calories or less per 100 g; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(b)(3)(i)", "claim_id": "low-calorie-meal", "claim_term": "low calorie", "file": "low-calorie-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-calorie-meal", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow calorie,\u201d \u201cfew calories,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of calories,\u201d \u201clow source of calories,\u201d or \u201clow in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and, except for sugar substitutes, per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50 g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form). ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the caloric content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201ccelery, a low calorie food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 120 calories or less per 100 g; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "120 calories or less per 100 g", "title": "low-calorie-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-calorie-small-racc-food\n\n**Claim term:** low calorie\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)\n\n**Threshold:** The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and, except for sugar substitutes, per 50 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(b)(2)(i)(B)\n\n> The terms \u201clow calorie,\u201d \u201cfew calories,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of calories,\u201d \u201clow source of calories,\u201d or \u201clow in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and, except for sugar substitutes, per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50 g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(b)(2)(i)(B)", "claim_id": "low-calorie-small-racc-food", "claim_term": "low calorie", "file": "low-calorie-small-racc-food.md", "food_format": "small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-calorie-small-racc-food", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow calorie,\u201d \u201cfew calories,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of calories,\u201d \u201clow source of calories,\u201d or \u201clow in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and, except for sugar substitutes, per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50 g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and does not provide more than 40 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and, except for sugar substitutes, per 50 g", "title": "low-calorie-small-racc-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-cholesterol-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** low cholesterol\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(2)(i)(A)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n> The terms \u201clow in cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clittle cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food.\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(2)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "low-cholesterol-individual-food", "claim_term": "low cholesterol", "file": "low-cholesterol-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-cholesterol-individual-food", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow in cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clittle cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food.\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "low-cholesterol-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-cholesterol-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** low cholesterol\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** shall be limited to 20 mg of cholesterol per 100 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(3)\n\n**Special conditions:** 2 g or less of saturated fat per 100 g rather than per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n> The terms \u201clow in cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clittle cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food.\u201d). ( ii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food\u201d). ( iii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed or per labeled serving, ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches; or ( E ) If the food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol only as a result of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation, the amount of cholesterol is substantially less (i.e., meets requirements of paragraph (d)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) than the food for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (e.g., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share. As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201clow-cholesterol peanut butter sandwich crackers, contains 83 percent less cholesterol than our regular peanut butter sandwich crackers\u201d); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 30 mg to 5 mg per serving; contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iv ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, or per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches; or ( E ) If the food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol only as a result of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation, the amount of cholesterol is substantially less (i.e., meets requirements of paragraph (d)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) than the food for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share. As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201clow-cholesterol peanut butter sandwich crackers, contains 83 percent less cholesterol than our regular peanut butter sandwich crackers\u201d); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 30 mg to 5 mg per serving; contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (d)(2) of this section may be used on the label and in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the product meets the requirements of paragraph (d)(2) of this section except that the determination as to whether paragraph (d)(2)(i) or (d)(2)(iii) of this section applies to the product will be made only on the basis of whether the meal product contains 26 g or less of total fat per labeled serving or the main dish product contain 19.5 g or less of total fat per labeled serving, the requirement in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(A) and (d)(2)(iii)(A) of this section shall be limited to 20 mg of cholesterol per 100 g, and the requirement in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(B) and (d)(2)(iii)(B) of this section shall be modified to require that the food contain 2 g or less of saturated fat per 100 g rather than per reference amount customarily consumed.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(3)", "claim_id": "low-cholesterol-main-dish", "claim_term": "low cholesterol", "file": "low-cholesterol-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-cholesterol-main-dish", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow in cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clittle cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food.\u201d). ( ii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food\u201d). ( iii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed or per labeled serving, ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches; or ( E ) If the food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol only as a result of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation, the amount of cholesterol is substantially less (i.e., meets requirements of paragraph (d)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) than the food for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (e.g., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share. As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201clow-cholesterol peanut butter sandwich crackers, contains 83 percent less cholesterol than our regular peanut butter sandwich crackers\u201d); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 30 mg to 5 mg per serving; contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iv ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, or per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches; or ( E ) If the food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol only as a result of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation, the amount of cholesterol is substantially less (i.e., meets requirements of paragraph (d)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) than the food for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share. As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201clow-cholesterol peanut butter sandwich crackers, contains 83 percent less cholesterol than our regular peanut butter sandwich crackers\u201d); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 30 mg to 5 mg per serving; contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (d)(2) of this section may be used on the label and in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the product meets the requirements of paragraph (d)(2) of this section except that the determination as to whether paragraph (d)(2)(i) or (d)(2)(iii) of this section applies to the product will be made only on the basis of whether the meal product contains 26 g or less of total fat per labeled serving or the main dish product contain 19.5 g or less of total fat per labeled serving, the requirement in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(A) and (d)(2)(iii)(A) of this section shall be limited to 20 mg of cholesterol per 100 g, and the requirement in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(B) and (d)(2)(iii)(B) of this section shall be modified to require that the food contain 2 g or less of saturated fat per 100 g rather than per reference amount customarily consumed.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "2 g or less of saturated fat per 100 g rather than per reference amount customarily consumed", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "shall be limited to 20 mg of cholesterol per 100 g", "title": "low-cholesterol-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-cholesterol-meal\n\n**Claim term:** low cholesterol\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** shall be limited to 20 mg of cholesterol per 100 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(3)\n\n**Special conditions:** 2 g or less of saturated fat per 100 g rather than per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n> The terms \u201clow in cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clittle cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food.\u201d). ( ii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food\u201d). ( iii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed or per labeled serving, ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches; or ( E ) If the food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol only as a result of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation, the amount of cholesterol is substantially less (i.e., meets requirements of paragraph (d)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) than the food for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (e.g., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share. As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201clow-cholesterol peanut butter sandwich crackers, contains 83 percent less cholesterol than our regular peanut butter sandwich crackers\u201d); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 30 mg to 5 mg per serving; contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iv ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, or per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches; or ( E ) If the food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol only as a result of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation, the amount of cholesterol is substantially less (i.e., meets requirements of paragraph (d)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) than the food for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share. As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201clow-cholesterol peanut butter sandwich crackers, contains 83 percent less cholesterol than our regular peanut butter sandwich crackers\u201d); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 30 mg to 5 mg per serving; contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (d)(2) of this section may be used on the label and in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the product meets the requirements of paragraph (d)(2) of this section except that the determination as to whether paragraph (d)(2)(i) or (d)(2)(iii) of this section applies to the product will be made only on the basis of whether the meal product contains 26 g or less of total fat per labeled serving or the main dish product contain 19.5 g or less of total fat per labeled serving, the requirement in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(A) and (d)(2)(iii)(A) of this section shall be limited to 20 mg of cholesterol per 100 g, and the requirement in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(B) and (d)(2)(iii)(B) of this section shall be modified to require that the food contain 2 g or less of saturated fat per 100 g rather than per reference amount customarily consumed.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(3)", "claim_id": "low-cholesterol-meal", "claim_term": "low cholesterol", "file": "low-cholesterol-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-cholesterol-meal", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow in cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clittle cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food.\u201d). ( ii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food\u201d). ( iii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed or per labeled serving, ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches; or ( E ) If the food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol only as a result of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation, the amount of cholesterol is substantially less (i.e., meets requirements of paragraph (d)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) than the food for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (e.g., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share. As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201clow-cholesterol peanut butter sandwich crackers, contains 83 percent less cholesterol than our regular peanut butter sandwich crackers\u201d); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 30 mg to 5 mg per serving; contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iv ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, or per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form), ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches; or ( E ) If the food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol only as a result of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation, the amount of cholesterol is substantially less (i.e., meets requirements of paragraph (d)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) than the food for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share. As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201clow-cholesterol peanut butter sandwich crackers, contains 83 percent less cholesterol than our regular peanut butter sandwich crackers\u201d); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 30 mg to 5 mg per serving; contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (d)(2) of this section may be used on the label and in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) provided that the product meets the requirements of paragraph (d)(2) of this section except that the determination as to whether paragraph (d)(2)(i) or (d)(2)(iii) of this section applies to the product will be made only on the basis of whether the meal product contains 26 g or less of total fat per labeled serving or the main dish product contain 19.5 g or less of total fat per labeled serving, the requirement in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(A) and (d)(2)(iii)(A) of this section shall be limited to 20 mg of cholesterol per 100 g, and the requirement in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(B) and (d)(2)(iii)(B) of this section shall be modified to require that the food contain 2 g or less of saturated fat per 100 g rather than per reference amount customarily consumed.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "2 g or less of saturated fat per 100 g rather than per reference amount customarily consumed", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "shall be limited to 20 mg of cholesterol per 100 g", "title": "low-cholesterol-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-cholesterol-small-racc-food\n\n**Claim term:** low cholesterol\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)\n\n**Threshold:** The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(2)(ii)(A)\n\n> The terms \u201clow in cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clittle cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food.\u201d). ( ii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(2)(ii)(A)", "claim_id": "low-cholesterol-small-racc-food", "claim_term": "low cholesterol", "file": "low-cholesterol-small-racc-food.md", "food_format": "small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-cholesterol-small-racc-food", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow in cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of cholesterol,\u201d \u201clow source of cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clittle cholesterol\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving: ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower cholesterol content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of that type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201clow fat cottage cheese, a low cholesterol food.\u201d). ( ii ) For foods that have a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( A ) The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food contains 20 mg or less of cholesterol per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g", "title": "low-cholesterol-small-racc-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-fat-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** low fat\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(2)(i)(A)\n\n> The terms \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow in fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of fat,\u201d \u201clow source of fat,\u201d or \u201clittle fat\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfrozen perch, a low fat food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(2)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "low-fat-individual-food", "claim_term": "low fat", "file": "low-fat-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-fat-individual-food", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow in fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of fat,\u201d \u201clow source of fat,\u201d or \u201clittle fat\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfrozen perch, a low fat food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "low-fat-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-fat-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** low fat\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** 3 g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(3)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow in fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of fat,\u201d \u201clow source of fat,\u201d or \u201clittle fat\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfrozen perch, a low fat food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 3 g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(3)(i)", "claim_id": "low-fat-main-dish", "claim_term": "low fat", "file": "low-fat-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-fat-main-dish", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow in fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of fat,\u201d \u201clow source of fat,\u201d or \u201clittle fat\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfrozen perch, a low fat food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 3 g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "3 g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat", "title": "low-fat-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-fat-meal\n\n**Claim term:** low fat\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** 3 g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(3)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow in fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of fat,\u201d \u201clow source of fat,\u201d or \u201clittle fat\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfrozen perch, a low fat food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 3 g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(3)(i)", "claim_id": "low-fat-meal", "claim_term": "low fat", "file": "low-fat-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-fat-meal", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow in fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of fat,\u201d \u201clow source of fat,\u201d or \u201clittle fat\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfrozen perch, a low fat food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 3 g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "3 g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat", "title": "low-fat-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-fat-small-racc-food\n\n**Claim term:** low fat\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)\n\n**Threshold:** The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(2)(i)(B)\n\n> The terms \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow in fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of fat,\u201d \u201clow source of fat,\u201d or \u201clittle fat\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfrozen perch, a low fat food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(2)(i)(B)", "claim_id": "low-fat-small-racc-food", "claim_term": "low fat", "file": "low-fat-small-racc-food.md", "food_format": "small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-fat-small-racc-food", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow fat,\u201d \u201clow in fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of fat,\u201d \u201clow source of fat,\u201d or \u201clittle fat\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfrozen perch, a low fat food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 3 g or less of fat per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g of food", "title": "low-fat-small-racc-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-saturated-fat-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** low saturated fat\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed and not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(2)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow in saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow saturated fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201ca little saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed and not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids; and ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201craspberries, a low saturated fat food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "low-saturated-fat-individual-food", "claim_term": "low saturated fat", "file": "low-saturated-fat-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-saturated-fat-individual-food", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow in saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow saturated fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201ca little saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed and not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids; and ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201craspberries, a low saturated fat food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed and not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids", "title": "low-saturated-fat-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-saturated-fat-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** low saturated fat\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(3)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow in saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow saturated fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201ca little saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed and not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids; and ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201craspberries, a low saturated fat food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(3)(i)", "claim_id": "low-saturated-fat-main-dish", "claim_term": "low saturated fat", "file": "low-saturated-fat-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-saturated-fat-main-dish", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow in saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow saturated fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201ca little saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed and not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids; and ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201craspberries, a low saturated fat food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat", "title": "low-saturated-fat-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-saturated-fat-meal\n\n**Claim term:** low saturated fat\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(3)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow in saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow saturated fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201ca little saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed and not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids; and ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201craspberries, a low saturated fat food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(3)(i)", "claim_id": "low-saturated-fat-meal", "claim_term": "low saturated fat", "file": "low-saturated-fat-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-saturated-fat-meal", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow in saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow saturated fat,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201clow source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201ca little saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed and not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids; and ( ii ) If a food meets these conditions without benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201craspberries, a low saturated fat food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "1 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat", "title": "low-saturated-fat-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-sodium-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** low sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(4)(i)(A)\n\n> The terms \u201clow sodium,\u201d or \u201clow in sodium,\u201d \u201clittle sodium,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of sodium,\u201d or \u201clow source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfresh spinach, a low sodium food\u201d); and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(4)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "low-sodium-individual-food", "claim_term": "low sodium", "file": "low-sodium-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-sodium-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow sodium,\u201d or \u201clow in sodium,\u201d \u201clittle sodium,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of sodium,\u201d or \u201clow source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfresh spinach, a low sodium food\u201d); and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "low-sodium-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-sodium-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** low sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** 140 mg or less sodium per 100 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow sodium,\u201d or \u201clow in sodium,\u201d \u201clittle sodium,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of sodium,\u201d or \u201clow source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfresh spinach, a low sodium food\u201d); and ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 140 mg or less sodium per 100 g; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "low-sodium-main-dish", "claim_term": "low sodium", "file": "low-sodium-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-sodium-main-dish", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow sodium,\u201d or \u201clow in sodium,\u201d \u201clittle sodium,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of sodium,\u201d or \u201clow source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfresh spinach, a low sodium food\u201d); and ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 140 mg or less sodium per 100 g; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "140 mg or less sodium per 100 g", "title": "low-sodium-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-sodium-meal\n\n**Claim term:** low sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** 140 mg or less sodium per 100 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201clow sodium,\u201d or \u201clow in sodium,\u201d \u201clittle sodium,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of sodium,\u201d or \u201clow source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfresh spinach, a low sodium food\u201d); and ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 140 mg or less sodium per 100 g; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "low-sodium-meal", "claim_term": "low sodium", "file": "low-sodium-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-sodium-meal", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow sodium,\u201d or \u201clow in sodium,\u201d \u201clittle sodium,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of sodium,\u201d or \u201clow source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfresh spinach, a low sodium food\u201d); and ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 140 mg or less sodium per 100 g; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "140 mg or less sodium per 100 g", "title": "low-sodium-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** low-sodium-small-racc-food\n\n**Claim term:** low sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)\n\n**Threshold:** The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(4)(i)(B)\n\n> The terms \u201clow sodium,\u201d or \u201clow in sodium,\u201d \u201clittle sodium,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of sodium,\u201d or \u201clow source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfresh spinach, a low sodium food\u201d); and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(4)(i)(B)", "claim_id": "low-sodium-small-racc-food", "claim_term": "low sodium", "file": "low-sodium-small-racc-food.md", "food_format": "small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "low-sodium-small-racc-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201clow sodium,\u201d or \u201clow in sodium,\u201d \u201clittle sodium,\u201d \u201ccontains a small amount of sodium,\u201d or \u201clow source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 g or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); and ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cfresh spinach, a low sodium food\u201d); and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 140 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g", "title": "low-sodium-small-racc-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** more\n\n**Nutrient:** protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(e)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** Where the claim is based on a nutrient that has been added to the food, that fortification is in accordance with the policy on fortification of foods in\n\n> A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(e)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-individual-food", "claim_term": "more", "file": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-individual-food", "nutrient": "protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium", "source_quote": "A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "special_conditions": "Where the claim is based on a nutrient that has been added to the food, that fortification is in accordance with the policy on fortification of foods in", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food", "title": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section, special_conditions", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** more\n\n**Nutrient:** protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(e)(2)(i)\n\n> A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food; and ( ii ) Where the claim is based on a nutrient that has been added to the food, that fortification is in accordance with the policy on fortification of foods in \u00a7 104.20 of this chapter ; and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percentage (or fraction) that the nutrient is greater relative to the RDI or DRV are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201ccontains 10 percent more of the Daily Value for fiber than white bread\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFiber content of white bread is 1 gram (g) per serving; (this product) 3.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 2 ) A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber or potassium, except as limited in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) , in meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(e)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-main-dish", "claim_term": "more", "file": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-main-dish", "nutrient": "protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium", "source_quote": "A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food; and ( ii ) Where the claim is based on a nutrient that has been added to the food, that fortification is in accordance with the policy on fortification of foods in \u00a7 104.20 of this chapter ; and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percentage (or fraction) that the nutrient is greater relative to the RDI or DRV are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201ccontains 10 percent more of the Daily Value for fiber than white bread\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFiber content of white bread is 1 gram (g) per serving; (this product) 3.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 2 ) A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber or potassium, except as limited in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) , in meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-meal\n\n**Claim term:** more\n\n**Nutrient:** protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.54(e)(2)(i)\n\n> A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food; and ( ii ) Where the claim is based on a nutrient that has been added to the food, that fortification is in accordance with the policy on fortification of foods in \u00a7 104.20 of this chapter ; and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percentage (or fraction) that the nutrient is greater relative to the RDI or DRV are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201ccontains 10 percent more of the Daily Value for fiber than white bread\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFiber content of white bread is 1 gram (g) per serving; (this product) 3.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 2 ) A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber or potassium, except as limited in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) , in meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.54(e)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-meal", "claim_term": "more", "file": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-meal", "nutrient": "protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium", "source_quote": "A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food; and ( ii ) Where the claim is based on a nutrient that has been added to the food, that fortification is in accordance with the policy on fortification of foods in \u00a7 104.20 of this chapter ; and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percentage (or fraction) that the nutrient is greater relative to the RDI or DRV are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201ccontains 10 percent more of the Daily Value for fiber than white bread\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFiber content of white bread is 1 gram (g) per serving; (this product) 3.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 2 ) A relative claim using the terms \u201cmore,\u201d \u201cfortified,\u201d \u201cenriched,\u201d \u201cadded,\u201d \u201cextra,\u201d and \u201cplus\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling to describe the level of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber or potassium, except as limited in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) , in meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) or main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.54"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 10 percent more of the RDI for vitamins or minerals or of the DRV for protein, dietary fiber, or potassium (expressed as a percent of the Daily Value) per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "more-protein-vitamins-minerals-fiber-potassium-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** no-added-sugar-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** no added sugar\n\n**Nutrient:** sugar\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** No amount of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii), or any other ingredient that contains sugars that functionally substitute for added sugars is added during processing or packaging\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(c)(2)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The product does not contain an ingredient containing added sugars such as jam, jelly, or concentrated fruit juice\n\n> The terms \u201cno added sugar,\u201d \u201cwithout added sugar,\u201d or \u201cno sugar added\u201d may be used only if: ( i ) No amount of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii) , or any other ingredient that contains sugars that functionally substitute for added sugars is added during processing or packaging; and ( ii ) The product does not contain an ingredient containing added sugars such as jam, jelly, or concentrated fruit juice; and ( iii ) The sugars content has not been increased above the amount present in the ingredients by some means such as the use of enzymes, except where the intended functional effect of the process is not to increase the sugars content of a food, and a functionally insignificant increase in sugars results; and ( iv ) The food that it resembles and for which it substitutes normally contains added sugars; and ( v ) The product bears a statement that the food is not \u201clow calorie\u201d or \u201ccalorie reduced\u201d (unless the food meets the requirements for a \u201clow\u201d or \u201creduced calorie\u201d food) and that directs consumers' attention to the nutrition panel for further information on sugar and calorie content.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(c)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "no-added-sugar-individual-food", "claim_term": "no added sugar", "file": "no-added-sugar-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "no-added-sugar-individual-food", "nutrient": "sugar", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cno added sugar,\u201d \u201cwithout added sugar,\u201d or \u201cno sugar added\u201d may be used only if: ( i ) No amount of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii) , or any other ingredient that contains sugars that functionally substitute for added sugars is added during processing or packaging; and ( ii ) The product does not contain an ingredient containing added sugars such as jam, jelly, or concentrated fruit juice; and ( iii ) The sugars content has not been increased above the amount present in the ingredients by some means such as the use of enzymes, except where the intended functional effect of the process is not to increase the sugars content of a food, and a functionally insignificant increase in sugars results; and ( iv ) The food that it resembles and for which it substitutes normally contains added sugars; and ( v ) The product bears a statement that the food is not \u201clow calorie\u201d or \u201ccalorie reduced\u201d (unless the food meets the requirements for a \u201clow\u201d or \u201creduced calorie\u201d food) and that directs consumers' attention to the nutrition panel for further information on sugar and calorie content.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "special_conditions": "The product does not contain an ingredient containing added sugars such as jam, jelly, or concentrated fruit juice", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "No amount of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii), or any other ingredient that contains sugars that functionally substitute for added sugars is added during processing or packaging", "title": "no-added-sugar-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** no-salt-added-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** no salt added\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** No salt is added during processing\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(c)(2)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** If the food is not sodium free, the statement, \u201cnot a sodium free food\u201d or \u201cnot for control of sodium in the diet\u201d appears adjacent to the nutrition label\n\n> The terms \u201cunsalted,\u201d \u201cwithout added salt,\u201d and \u201cno salt added\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods only if: ( i ) No salt is added during processing; ( ii ) The food that it resembles and for which it substitutes is normally processed with salt; and ( iii ) If the food is not sodium free, the statement, \u201cnot a sodium free food\u201d or \u201cnot for control of sodium in the diet\u201d appears adjacent to the nutrition label of the food bearing the claim, or, if the nutrition label is on the information panel, it may appear elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 .\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(c)(2)(i)", "claim_id": "no-salt-added-individual-food", "claim_term": "no salt added", "file": "no-salt-added-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "no-salt-added-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cunsalted,\u201d \u201cwithout added salt,\u201d and \u201cno salt added\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods only if: ( i ) No salt is added during processing; ( ii ) The food that it resembles and for which it substitutes is normally processed with salt; and ( iii ) If the food is not sodium free, the statement, \u201cnot a sodium free food\u201d or \u201cnot for control of sodium in the diet\u201d appears adjacent to the nutrition label of the food bearing the claim, or, if the nutrition label is on the information panel, it may appear elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 .", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "special_conditions": "If the food is not sodium free, the statement, \u201cnot a sodium free food\u201d or \u201cnot for control of sodium in the diet\u201d appears adjacent to the nutrition label", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "No salt is added during processing", "title": "no-salt-added-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** percent-fat-free-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** percent fat free\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** The food meets the criteria for \u201clow fat\u201d in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(6)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** A \u201c100 percent fat free\u201d claim may be made only on foods that meet the criteria for \u201cfat free\u201d\n\n> The term \u201c__ percent fat free\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food meets the criteria for \u201clow fat\u201d in paragraph (b)(2) or (b)(3) of this section; ( ii ) The percent declared and the words \u201cfat free\u201d are in uniform type size; and ( iii ) A \u201c100 percent fat free\u201d claim may be made only on foods that meet the criteria for \u201cfat free\u201d in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, that contain less than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, and that contain no added fat.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(6)(i)", "claim_id": "percent-fat-free-individual-food", "claim_term": "percent fat free", "file": "percent-fat-free-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "percent-fat-free-individual-food", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The term \u201c__ percent fat free\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food meets the criteria for \u201clow fat\u201d in paragraph (b)(2) or (b)(3) of this section; ( ii ) The percent declared and the words \u201cfat free\u201d are in uniform type size; and ( iii ) A \u201c100 percent fat free\u201d claim may be made only on foods that meet the criteria for \u201cfat free\u201d in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, that contain less than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, and that contain no added fat.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "A \u201c100 percent fat free\u201d claim may be made only on foods that meet the criteria for \u201cfat free\u201d", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food meets the criteria for \u201clow fat\u201d in", "title": "percent-fat-free-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-calorie-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** reduced calorie\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent fewer calories per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(b)(4)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** may not be made on the label or labeling of foods if the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow calorie.\u201d\n\n> The terms \u201creduced calorie,\u201d \u201creduced in calories,\u201d \u201ccalorie reduced,\u201d \u201cfewer calories,\u201d \u201clower calorie,\u201d or \u201clower in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the calories differ between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., reduced calorie cupcakes \u201c33 1 \u2044 3 percent fewer calories than regular cupcakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient per labeled serving size with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCalorie content has been reduced from 150 to 100 calories per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or labeling of foods if the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow calorie.\u201d\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(b)(4)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-calorie-individual-food", "claim_term": "reduced calorie", "file": "reduced-calorie-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-calorie-individual-food", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced calorie,\u201d \u201creduced in calories,\u201d \u201ccalorie reduced,\u201d \u201cfewer calories,\u201d \u201clower calorie,\u201d or \u201clower in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the calories differ between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., reduced calorie cupcakes \u201c33 1 \u2044 3 percent fewer calories than regular cupcakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient per labeled serving size with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCalorie content has been reduced from 150 to 100 calories per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or labeling of foods if the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow calorie.\u201d", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "special_conditions": "may not be made on the label or labeling of foods if the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow calorie.\u201d", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent fewer calories per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-calorie-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-calorie-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** reduced calorie\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent fewer calories per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(b)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced calorie,\u201d \u201creduced in calories,\u201d \u201ccalorie reduced,\u201d \u201cfewer calories,\u201d \u201clower calorie,\u201d or \u201clower in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the calories differ between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., reduced calorie cupcakes \u201c33 1 \u2044 3 percent fewer calories than regular cupcakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient per labeled serving size with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCalorie content has been reduced from 150 to 100 calories per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or labeling of foods if the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow calorie.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(b)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-calorie-main-dish", "claim_term": "reduced calorie", "file": "reduced-calorie-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-calorie-main-dish", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced calorie,\u201d \u201creduced in calories,\u201d \u201ccalorie reduced,\u201d \u201cfewer calories,\u201d \u201clower calorie,\u201d or \u201clower in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the calories differ between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., reduced calorie cupcakes \u201c33 1 \u2044 3 percent fewer calories than regular cupcakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient per labeled serving size with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCalorie content has been reduced from 150 to 100 calories per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or labeling of foods if the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow calorie.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent fewer calories per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-calorie-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-calorie-meal\n\n**Claim term:** reduced calorie\n\n**Nutrient:** calories\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent fewer calories per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(b)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced calorie,\u201d \u201creduced in calories,\u201d \u201ccalorie reduced,\u201d \u201cfewer calories,\u201d \u201clower calorie,\u201d or \u201clower in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the calories differ between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., reduced calorie cupcakes \u201c33 1 \u2044 3 percent fewer calories than regular cupcakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient per labeled serving size with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCalorie content has been reduced from 150 to 100 calories per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or labeling of foods if the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow calorie.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(b)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-calorie-meal", "claim_term": "reduced calorie", "file": "reduced-calorie-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-calorie-meal", "nutrient": "calories", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced calorie,\u201d \u201creduced in calories,\u201d \u201ccalorie reduced,\u201d \u201cfewer calories,\u201d \u201clower calorie,\u201d or \u201clower in calories\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the calories differ between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., reduced calorie cupcakes \u201c33 1 \u2044 3 percent fewer calories than regular cupcakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the nutrient per labeled serving size with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCalorie content has been reduced from 150 to 100 calories per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or labeling of foods if the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow calorie.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent fewer calories per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent fewer calories per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-calorie-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-cholesterol-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** reduced cholesterol\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(4)(i)(A)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n> The terms \u201creduced cholesterol,\u201d \u201creduced in cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccholesterol reduced,\u201d \u201cless cholesterol,\u201d \u201clower cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clower in cholesterol\u201d except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) may be used on the label or in labeling of foods or foods that substitute for those foods as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) , excluding meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more) market share; and ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(4)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "reduced-cholesterol-individual-food", "claim_term": "reduced cholesterol", "file": "reduced-cholesterol-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-cholesterol-individual-food", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced cholesterol,\u201d \u201creduced in cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccholesterol reduced,\u201d \u201cless cholesterol,\u201d \u201clower cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clower in cholesterol\u201d except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) may be used on the label or in labeling of foods or foods that substitute for those foods as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) , excluding meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more) market share; and ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles", "title": "reduced-cholesterol-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-cholesterol-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** reduced cholesterol\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(5)(i)(A)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g\n\n> The terms \u201creduced cholesterol,\u201d \u201creduced in cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccholesterol reduced,\u201d \u201cless cholesterol,\u201d \u201clower cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clower in cholesterol\u201d except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) may be used on the label or in labeling of foods or foods that substitute for those foods as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) , excluding meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more) market share; and ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim; and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201c[labeled product] 50 mg cholesterol per serving; [reference product] 30 mg cholesterol per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( ii ) For foods that contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, or per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., 25 percent less cholesterol than ______); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 55 mg to 30 mg per serving. Contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (d)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow cholesterol.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (d)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For meal products that contain 26.0 g or less of total fat per labeled serving or for main dish products that contain 19.5 g or less of total fat per labeled serving; ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (e.g., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(5)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "reduced-cholesterol-main-dish", "claim_term": "reduced cholesterol", "file": "reduced-cholesterol-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-cholesterol-main-dish", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced cholesterol,\u201d \u201creduced in cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccholesterol reduced,\u201d \u201cless cholesterol,\u201d \u201clower cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clower in cholesterol\u201d except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) may be used on the label or in labeling of foods or foods that substitute for those foods as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) , excluding meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more) market share; and ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim; and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201c[labeled product] 50 mg cholesterol per serving; [reference product] 30 mg cholesterol per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( ii ) For foods that contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, or per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., 25 percent less cholesterol than ______); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 55 mg to 30 mg per serving. Contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (d)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow cholesterol.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (d)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For meal products that contain 26.0 g or less of total fat per labeled serving or for main dish products that contain 19.5 g or less of total fat per labeled serving; ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (e.g., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles", "title": "reduced-cholesterol-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-cholesterol-meal\n\n**Claim term:** reduced cholesterol\n\n**Nutrient:** cholesterol\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(d)(5)(i)(A)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g\n\n> The terms \u201creduced cholesterol,\u201d \u201creduced in cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccholesterol reduced,\u201d \u201cless cholesterol,\u201d \u201clower cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clower in cholesterol\u201d except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) may be used on the label or in labeling of foods or foods that substitute for those foods as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) , excluding meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more) market share; and ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim; and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201c[labeled product] 50 mg cholesterol per serving; [reference product] 30 mg cholesterol per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( ii ) For foods that contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, or per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., 25 percent less cholesterol than ______); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 55 mg to 30 mg per serving. Contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (d)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow cholesterol.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (d)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For meal products that contain 26.0 g or less of total fat per labeled serving or for main dish products that contain 19.5 g or less of total fat per labeled serving; ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (e.g., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(d)(5)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "reduced-cholesterol-meal", "claim_term": "reduced cholesterol", "file": "reduced-cholesterol-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-cholesterol-meal", "nutrient": "cholesterol", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced cholesterol,\u201d \u201creduced in cholesterol,\u201d \u201ccholesterol reduced,\u201d \u201cless cholesterol,\u201d \u201clower cholesterol,\u201d or \u201clower in cholesterol\u201d except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) may be used on the label or in labeling of foods or foods that substitute for those foods as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) , excluding meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For foods that contain 13 g or less of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, and per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more) market share; and ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; and ( C ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim; and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201c[labeled product] 50 mg cholesterol per serving; [reference product] 30 mg cholesterol per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( ii ) For foods that contain more than 13 g of total fat per reference amount customarily consumed, per labeled serving, or per 50 g if the reference amount customarily consumed is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form): ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (i.e., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per reference amount customarily consumed; ( C ) The label or labeling discloses the level of total fat in a serving (as declared on the label) of the food. Such disclosure shall appear in immediate proximity to such claim preceding any disclosure statement required under \u00a7 101.13(h) in type that shall be no less than one-half the size of the type used for such claim. If the claim appears on more than one panel, the disclosure shall be made on each panel except for the panel that bears nutrition labeling. If the claim is made more than once on a panel, the disclosure shall be made in immediate proximity to the claim that is printed in the largest type; and ( D ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( 1 ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the cholesterol has been reduced are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., 25 percent less cholesterol than ______); and ( 2 ) Quantitative information comparing the level of cholesterol in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cCholesterol lowered from 55 mg to 30 mg per serving. Contains 13 g of fat per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (d)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow cholesterol.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (d)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) For meal products that contain 26.0 g or less of total fat per labeled serving or for main dish products that contain 19.5 g or less of total fat per labeled serving; ( A ) The food has been specifically formulated, altered, or processed to reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles as defined in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) and for which it substitutes as specified in \u00a7 101.13(d) that has a significant (e.g., 5 percent or more of a national or regional market) market share; ( B ) The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "The food contains 2 g or less of saturated fatty acids per 100 g", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "reduce its cholesterol by 25 percent or more from the reference food it resembles", "title": "reduced-cholesterol-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-fat-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** reduced fat\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(4)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow fat.\u201d\n\n> The terms \u201creduced fat,\u201d \u201creduced in fat,\u201d \u201cfat reduced,\u201d \u201cless fat,\u201d \u201clower fat,\u201d or \u201clower in fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the fat differs between the two foods and are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced fat\u201450 percent less fat than our regular brownies\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFat content has been reduced from 8 g to 4 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow fat.\u201d\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(4)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-fat-individual-food", "claim_term": "reduced fat", "file": "reduced-fat-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-fat-individual-food", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced fat,\u201d \u201creduced in fat,\u201d \u201cfat reduced,\u201d \u201cless fat,\u201d \u201clower fat,\u201d or \u201clower in fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the fat differs between the two foods and are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced fat\u201450 percent less fat than our regular brownies\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFat content has been reduced from 8 g to 4 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow fat.\u201d", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow fat.\u201d", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-fat-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-fat-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** reduced fat\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced fat,\u201d \u201creduced in fat,\u201d \u201cfat reduced,\u201d \u201cless fat,\u201d \u201clower fat,\u201d or \u201clower in fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the fat differs between the two foods and are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced fat\u201450 percent less fat than our regular brownies\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFat content has been reduced from 8 g to 4 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow fat.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-fat-main-dish", "claim_term": "reduced fat", "file": "reduced-fat-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-fat-main-dish", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced fat,\u201d \u201creduced in fat,\u201d \u201cfat reduced,\u201d \u201cless fat,\u201d \u201clower fat,\u201d or \u201clower in fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the fat differs between the two foods and are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced fat\u201450 percent less fat than our regular brownies\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFat content has been reduced from 8 g to 4 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow fat.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-fat-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-fat-meal\n\n**Claim term:** reduced fat\n\n**Nutrient:** total fat\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(b)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced fat,\u201d \u201creduced in fat,\u201d \u201cfat reduced,\u201d \u201cless fat,\u201d \u201clower fat,\u201d or \u201clower in fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the fat differs between the two foods and are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced fat\u201450 percent less fat than our regular brownies\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFat content has been reduced from 8 g to 4 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow fat.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(b)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-fat-meal", "claim_term": "reduced fat", "file": "reduced-fat-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-fat-meal", "nutrient": "total fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced fat,\u201d \u201creduced in fat,\u201d \u201cfat reduced,\u201d \u201cless fat,\u201d \u201clower fat,\u201d or \u201clower in fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the fat differs between the two foods and are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced fat\u201450 percent less fat than our regular brownies\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cFat content has been reduced from 8 g to 4 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow fat.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-fat-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-saturated-fat-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** reduced saturated fat\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less saturated fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(4)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow saturated fat.\u201d\n\n> The terms \u201creduced saturated fat,\u201d \u201creduced in saturated fat,\u201d \u201csaturated fat reduced,\u201d \u201cless saturated fat,\u201d \u201clower saturated fat,\u201d or \u201clower in saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the saturated fat differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced saturated fat. Contains 50 percent less saturated fat than the national average for nondairy creamers\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of saturated fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSaturated fat reduced from 3 g to 1.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow saturated fat.\u201d\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(4)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-saturated-fat-individual-food", "claim_term": "reduced saturated fat", "file": "reduced-saturated-fat-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-saturated-fat-individual-food", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced saturated fat,\u201d \u201creduced in saturated fat,\u201d \u201csaturated fat reduced,\u201d \u201cless saturated fat,\u201d \u201clower saturated fat,\u201d or \u201clower in saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the saturated fat differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced saturated fat. Contains 50 percent less saturated fat than the national average for nondairy creamers\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of saturated fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSaturated fat reduced from 3 g to 1.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow saturated fat.\u201d", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "special_conditions": "may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow saturated fat.\u201d", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less saturated fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-saturated-fat-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-saturated-fat-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** reduced saturated fat\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less saturated fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced saturated fat,\u201d \u201creduced in saturated fat,\u201d \u201csaturated fat reduced,\u201d \u201cless saturated fat,\u201d \u201clower saturated fat,\u201d or \u201clower in saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the saturated fat differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced saturated fat. Contains 50 percent less saturated fat than the national average for nondairy creamers\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of saturated fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSaturated fat reduced from 3 g to 1.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow saturated fat.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-saturated-fat-main-dish", "claim_term": "reduced saturated fat", "file": "reduced-saturated-fat-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-saturated-fat-main-dish", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced saturated fat,\u201d \u201creduced in saturated fat,\u201d \u201csaturated fat reduced,\u201d \u201cless saturated fat,\u201d \u201clower saturated fat,\u201d or \u201clower in saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the saturated fat differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced saturated fat. Contains 50 percent less saturated fat than the national average for nondairy creamers\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of saturated fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSaturated fat reduced from 3 g to 1.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow saturated fat.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less saturated fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-saturated-fat-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-saturated-fat-meal\n\n**Claim term:** reduced saturated fat\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less saturated fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced saturated fat,\u201d \u201creduced in saturated fat,\u201d \u201csaturated fat reduced,\u201d \u201cless saturated fat,\u201d \u201clower saturated fat,\u201d or \u201clower in saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the saturated fat differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced saturated fat. Contains 50 percent less saturated fat than the national average for nondairy creamers\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of saturated fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSaturated fat reduced from 3 g to 1.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow saturated fat.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-saturated-fat-meal", "claim_term": "reduced saturated fat", "file": "reduced-saturated-fat-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-saturated-fat-meal", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced saturated fat,\u201d \u201creduced in saturated fat,\u201d \u201csaturated fat reduced,\u201d \u201cless saturated fat,\u201d \u201clower saturated fat,\u201d or \u201clower in saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, except as limited by \u00a7 101.13(j)(1)(i) and except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the saturated fat differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced saturated fat. Contains 50 percent less saturated fat than the national average for nondairy creamers\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of saturated fat in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSaturated fat reduced from 3 g to 1.5 g per serving\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow saturated fat.\u201d ( 5 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(4) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less saturated fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less saturated fat per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-saturated-fat-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-sodium-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** reduced sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(6)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow sodium.\u201d\n\n> The terms \u201creduced sodium,\u201d \u201creduced in sodium,\u201d \u201csodium reduced,\u201d \u201cless sodium,\u201d \u201clower sodium,\u201d or \u201clower in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) . ( ii ) As required for \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sodium differs from the labeled food are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced sodium ______, 50 percent less sodium than regular ______\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sodium in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSodium content has been lowered from 300 to 150 mg per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow sodium.\u201d\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(6)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-sodium-individual-food", "claim_term": "reduced sodium", "file": "reduced-sodium-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-sodium-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced sodium,\u201d \u201creduced in sodium,\u201d \u201csodium reduced,\u201d \u201cless sodium,\u201d \u201clower sodium,\u201d or \u201clower in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) . ( ii ) As required for \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sodium differs from the labeled food are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced sodium ______, 50 percent less sodium than regular ______\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sodium in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSodium content has been lowered from 300 to 150 mg per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow sodium.\u201d", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "special_conditions": "may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow sodium.\u201d", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-sodium-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-sodium-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** reduced sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less sodium per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(7)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced sodium,\u201d \u201creduced in sodium,\u201d \u201csodium reduced,\u201d \u201cless sodium,\u201d \u201clower sodium,\u201d or \u201clower in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) . ( ii ) As required for \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sodium differs from the labeled food are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced sodium ______, 50 percent less sodium than regular ______\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sodium in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSodium content has been lowered from 300 to 150 mg per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow sodium.\u201d ( 7 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(7)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-sodium-main-dish", "claim_term": "reduced sodium", "file": "reduced-sodium-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-sodium-main-dish", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced sodium,\u201d \u201creduced in sodium,\u201d \u201csodium reduced,\u201d \u201cless sodium,\u201d \u201clower sodium,\u201d or \u201clower in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) . ( ii ) As required for \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sodium differs from the labeled food are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced sodium ______, 50 percent less sodium than regular ______\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sodium in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSodium content has been lowered from 300 to 150 mg per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow sodium.\u201d ( 7 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less sodium per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-sodium-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-sodium-meal\n\n**Claim term:** reduced sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less sodium per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(7)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced sodium,\u201d \u201creduced in sodium,\u201d \u201csodium reduced,\u201d \u201cless sodium,\u201d \u201clower sodium,\u201d or \u201clower in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) . ( ii ) As required for \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sodium differs from the labeled food are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced sodium ______, 50 percent less sodium than regular ______\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sodium in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSodium content has been lowered from 300 to 150 mg per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow sodium.\u201d ( 7 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(7)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-sodium-meal", "claim_term": "reduced sodium", "file": "reduced-sodium-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-sodium-meal", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced sodium,\u201d \u201creduced in sodium,\u201d \u201csodium reduced,\u201d \u201cless sodium,\u201d \u201clower sodium,\u201d or \u201clower in sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) . ( ii ) As required for \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sodium differs from the labeled food are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201creduced sodium ______, 50 percent less sodium than regular ______\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sodium in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSodium content has been lowered from 300 to 150 mg per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( iii ) Claims described in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may not be made on the label or in the labeling of a food if the nutrient content of the reference food meets the definition for \u201clow sodium.\u201d ( 7 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(6) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sodium per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less sodium per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-sodium-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-sugar-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** reduced sugar\n\n**Nutrient:** sugar\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less sugar per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(c)(5)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced sugar,\u201d \u201creduced in sugar,\u201d \u201csugar reduced,\u201d \u201cless sugar,\u201d \u201clower sugar\u201d or \u201clower in sugar\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) , main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , and dietary supplements of vitamins or minerals, provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugar per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(c)(5)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-sugar-individual-food", "claim_term": "reduced sugar", "file": "reduced-sugar-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-sugar-individual-food", "nutrient": "sugar", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced sugar,\u201d \u201creduced in sugar,\u201d \u201csugar reduced,\u201d \u201cless sugar,\u201d \u201clower sugar\u201d or \u201clower in sugar\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) , main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , and dietary supplements of vitamins or minerals, provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugar per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less sugar per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-sugar-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-sugar-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** reduced sugar\n\n**Nutrient:** sugar\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less sugars per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(c)(6)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced sugar,\u201d \u201creduced in sugar,\u201d \u201csugar reduced,\u201d \u201cless sugar,\u201d \u201clower sugar\u201d or \u201clower in sugar\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) , main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , and dietary supplements of vitamins or minerals, provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugar per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sugar differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201cthese corn flakes contain 25 percent less sugar than our sugar coated corn flakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sugar in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSugar content has been lowered from 8 g to 6 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 6 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(5) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugars per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(c)(6)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-sugar-main-dish", "claim_term": "reduced sugar", "file": "reduced-sugar-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-sugar-main-dish", "nutrient": "sugar", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced sugar,\u201d \u201creduced in sugar,\u201d \u201csugar reduced,\u201d \u201cless sugar,\u201d \u201clower sugar\u201d or \u201clower in sugar\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) , main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , and dietary supplements of vitamins or minerals, provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugar per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sugar differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201cthese corn flakes contain 25 percent less sugar than our sugar coated corn flakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sugar in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSugar content has been lowered from 8 g to 6 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 6 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(5) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugars per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less sugars per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-sugar-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** reduced-sugar-meal\n\n**Claim term:** reduced sugar\n\n**Nutrient:** sugar\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** at least 25 percent less sugars per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(c)(6)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201creduced sugar,\u201d \u201creduced in sugar,\u201d \u201csugar reduced,\u201d \u201cless sugar,\u201d \u201clower sugar\u201d or \u201clower in sugar\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) , main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , and dietary supplements of vitamins or minerals, provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugar per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sugar differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201cthese corn flakes contain 25 percent less sugar than our sugar coated corn flakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sugar in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSugar content has been lowered from 8 g to 6 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 6 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(5) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugars per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(c)(6)(i)", "claim_id": "reduced-sugar-meal", "claim_term": "reduced sugar", "file": "reduced-sugar-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "reduced-sugar-meal", "nutrient": "sugar", "source_quote": "The terms \u201creduced sugar,\u201d \u201creduced in sugar,\u201d \u201csugar reduced,\u201d \u201cless sugar,\u201d \u201clower sugar\u201d or \u201clower in sugar\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) , main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , and dietary supplements of vitamins or minerals, provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugar per reference amount customarily consumed than an appropriate reference food as described in \u00a7 101.13(j)(1) ; and ( ii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(j)(2) for relative claims: ( A ) The identity of the reference food and the percent (or fraction) that the sugar differs between the two foods are declared in immediate proximity to the most prominent such claim (e.g., \u201cthese corn flakes contain 25 percent less sugar than our sugar coated corn flakes\u201d); and ( B ) Quantitative information comparing the level of the sugar in the product per labeled serving with that of the reference food that it replaces (e.g., \u201cSugar content has been lowered from 8 g to 6 g per serving.\u201d) is declared adjacent to the most prominent claim or to the nutrition label, except that if the nutrition label is on the information panel, the quantitative information may be located elsewhere on the information panel in accordance with \u00a7 101.2 . ( 6 ) The terms defined in paragraph (c)(5) of this section may be used on the label or in the labeling of a meal product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and a main dish product as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The food contains at least 25 percent less sugars per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "at least 25 percent less sugars per 100 g of food than an appropriate reference food", "title": "reduced-sugar-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** salt-free-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** salt free\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** only if the food is \u201csodium free\u201d as defined in\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(c)(1)\n\n> The term \u201csalt free\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods only if the food is \u201csodium free\u201d as defined in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(c)(1)", "claim_id": "salt-free-individual-food", "claim_term": "salt free", "file": "salt-free-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "salt-free-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The term \u201csalt free\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods only if the food is \u201csodium free\u201d as defined in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "only if the food is \u201csodium free\u201d as defined in", "title": "salt-free-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "cfr_section, food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** saturated-fat-free-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** saturated fat free\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(1)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201csaturated fat free,\u201d \u201cfree of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cno saturated fat,\u201d \u201czero saturated fat,\u201d \u201cwithout saturated fat,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving, or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain saturated fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients which states, \u201cadds a trivial amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of saturated fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to disclose that saturated fat is not usually present in the food.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "saturated-fat-free-individual-food", "claim_term": "saturated fat free", "file": "saturated-fat-free-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "saturated-fat-free-individual-food", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201csaturated fat free,\u201d \u201cfree of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cno saturated fat,\u201d \u201czero saturated fat,\u201d \u201cwithout saturated fat,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving, or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain saturated fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients which states, \u201cadds a trivial amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of saturated fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to disclose that saturated fat is not usually present in the food.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving", "title": "saturated-fat-free-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** saturated-fat-free-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** saturated fat free\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(1)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201csaturated fat free,\u201d \u201cfree of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cno saturated fat,\u201d \u201czero saturated fat,\u201d \u201cwithout saturated fat,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving, or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain saturated fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients which states, \u201cadds a trivial amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of saturated fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to disclose that saturated fat is not usually present in the food.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "saturated-fat-free-main-dish", "claim_term": "saturated fat free", "file": "saturated-fat-free-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "saturated-fat-free-main-dish", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201csaturated fat free,\u201d \u201cfree of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cno saturated fat,\u201d \u201czero saturated fat,\u201d \u201cwithout saturated fat,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving, or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain saturated fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients which states, \u201cadds a trivial amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of saturated fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to disclose that saturated fat is not usually present in the food.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving", "title": "saturated-fat-free-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** saturated-fat-free-meal\n\n**Claim term:** saturated fat free\n\n**Nutrient:** saturated fat\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.62(c)(1)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201csaturated fat free,\u201d \u201cfree of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cno saturated fat,\u201d \u201czero saturated fat,\u201d \u201cwithout saturated fat,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving, or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain saturated fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients which states, \u201cadds a trivial amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of saturated fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to disclose that saturated fat is not usually present in the food.\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.62(c)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "saturated-fat-free-meal", "claim_term": "saturated fat free", "file": "saturated-fat-free-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "saturated-fat-free-meal", "nutrient": "saturated fat", "source_quote": "The terms \u201csaturated fat free,\u201d \u201cfree of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cno saturated fat,\u201d \u201czero saturated fat,\u201d \u201cwithout saturated fat,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of saturated fat\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving, or in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is generally understood by consumers to contain saturated fat unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients which states, \u201cadds a trivial amount of saturated fat,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of saturated fat,\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of saturated fat;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) , if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower saturated fat content, it is labeled to disclose that saturated fat is not usually present in the food.", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 g of saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acid per labeled serving", "title": "saturated-fat-free-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** sodium-free-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** sodium free\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** less than 5 milligrams (mg) of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium\n\n> The terms \u201csodium free,\u201d \u201cfree of sodium,\u201d \u201cno sodium,\u201d \u201czero sodium,\u201d \u201cwithout sodium,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sodium,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sodium,\u201d or \u201cdietary insignificant source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 5 milligrams (mg) of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or a main dish product, less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states: \u201cAdds a trivial amount of sodium,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of sodium\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of sodium;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the sodium content, it is labeled to disclose that sodium is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cleaf lettuce, a sodium free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "sodium-free-individual-food", "claim_term": "sodium free", "file": "sodium-free-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "sodium-free-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201csodium free,\u201d \u201cfree of sodium,\u201d \u201cno sodium,\u201d \u201czero sodium,\u201d \u201cwithout sodium,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sodium,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sodium,\u201d or \u201cdietary insignificant source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 5 milligrams (mg) of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or a main dish product, less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states: \u201cAdds a trivial amount of sodium,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of sodium\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of sodium;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the sodium content, it is labeled to disclose that sodium is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cleaf lettuce, a sodium free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "special_conditions": "The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 5 milligrams (mg) of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving", "title": "sodium-free-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** sodium-free-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** sodium free\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium\n\n> The terms \u201csodium free,\u201d \u201cfree of sodium,\u201d \u201cno sodium,\u201d \u201czero sodium,\u201d \u201cwithout sodium,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sodium,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sodium,\u201d or \u201cdietary insignificant source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 5 milligrams (mg) of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or a main dish product, less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states: \u201cAdds a trivial amount of sodium,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of sodium\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of sodium;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the sodium content, it is labeled to disclose that sodium is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cleaf lettuce, a sodium free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "sodium-free-main-dish", "claim_term": "sodium free", "file": "sodium-free-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "sodium-free-main-dish", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201csodium free,\u201d \u201cfree of sodium,\u201d \u201cno sodium,\u201d \u201czero sodium,\u201d \u201cwithout sodium,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sodium,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sodium,\u201d or \u201cdietary insignificant source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 5 milligrams (mg) of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or a main dish product, less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states: \u201cAdds a trivial amount of sodium,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of sodium\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of sodium;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the sodium content, it is labeled to disclose that sodium is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cleaf lettuce, a sodium free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "special_conditions": "The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving", "title": "sodium-free-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** sodium-free-meal\n\n**Claim term:** sodium free\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(1)(i)\n\n**Special conditions:** The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium\n\n> The terms \u201csodium free,\u201d \u201cfree of sodium,\u201d \u201cno sodium,\u201d \u201czero sodium,\u201d \u201cwithout sodium,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sodium,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sodium,\u201d or \u201cdietary insignificant source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 5 milligrams (mg) of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or a main dish product, less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states: \u201cAdds a trivial amount of sodium,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of sodium\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of sodium;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the sodium content, it is labeled to disclose that sodium is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cleaf lettuce, a sodium free food\u201d).\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "sodium-free-meal", "claim_term": "sodium free", "file": "sodium-free-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "sodium-free-meal", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201csodium free,\u201d \u201cfree of sodium,\u201d \u201cno sodium,\u201d \u201czero sodium,\u201d \u201cwithout sodium,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sodium,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sodium,\u201d or \u201cdietary insignificant source of sodium\u201d may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that: ( i ) The food contains less than 5 milligrams (mg) of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or a main dish product, less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving; and ( ii ) The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium, unless the listing of the ingredient in the ingredient statement is followed by an asterisk that refers to the statement below the list of ingredients, which states: \u201cAdds a trivial amount of sodium,\u201d \u201cadds a negligible amount of sodium\u201d or \u201cadds a dietarily insignificant amount of sodium;\u201d and ( iii ) As required in \u00a7 101.13(e)(2) if the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to lower the sodium content, it is labeled to disclose that sodium is not usually present in the food (e.g., \u201cleaf lettuce, a sodium free food\u201d).", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "special_conditions": "The food contains no ingredient that is sodium chloride or is generally understood by consumers to contain sodium", "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 5 mg of sodium per labeled serving", "title": "sodium-free-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** sugar-free-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** sugar free\n\n**Nutrient:** sugar\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 g of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii), per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(c)(1)(i)\n\n> Use of terms such as \u201csugar free,\u201d \u201cfree of sugar,\u201d \u201cno sugar,\u201d \u201czero sugar,\u201d \u201cwithout sugar,\u201d \u201csugarless,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sugar,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sugar,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of sugar.\u201d Consumers may reasonably be expected to regard terms that represent that the food contains no sugars or sweeteners e.g., \u201csugar free,\u201d or \u201cno sugar,\u201d as indicating a product which is low in calories or significantly reduced in calories. Consequently, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, a food may not be labeled with such terms unless: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii) , per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(c)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "sugar-free-individual-food", "claim_term": "sugar free", "file": "sugar-free-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "sugar-free-individual-food", "nutrient": "sugar", "source_quote": "Use of terms such as \u201csugar free,\u201d \u201cfree of sugar,\u201d \u201cno sugar,\u201d \u201czero sugar,\u201d \u201cwithout sugar,\u201d \u201csugarless,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sugar,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sugar,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of sugar.\u201d Consumers may reasonably be expected to regard terms that represent that the food contains no sugars or sweeteners e.g., \u201csugar free,\u201d or \u201cno sugar,\u201d as indicating a product which is low in calories or significantly reduced in calories. Consequently, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, a food may not be labeled with such terms unless: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii) , per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 g of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii), per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving", "title": "sugar-free-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "food_format", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** sugar-free-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** sugar free\n\n**Nutrient:** sugar\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(c)(1)(i)\n\n> Use of terms such as \u201csugar free,\u201d \u201cfree of sugar,\u201d \u201cno sugar,\u201d \u201czero sugar,\u201d \u201cwithout sugar,\u201d \u201csugarless,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sugar,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sugar,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of sugar.\u201d Consumers may reasonably be expected to regard terms that represent that the food contains no sugars or sweeteners e.g., \u201csugar free,\u201d or \u201cno sugar,\u201d as indicating a product which is low in calories or significantly reduced in calories. Consequently, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, a food may not be labeled with such terms unless: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii) , per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(c)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "sugar-free-main-dish", "claim_term": "sugar free", "file": "sugar-free-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "sugar-free-main-dish", "nutrient": "sugar", "source_quote": "Use of terms such as \u201csugar free,\u201d \u201cfree of sugar,\u201d \u201cno sugar,\u201d \u201czero sugar,\u201d \u201cwithout sugar,\u201d \u201csugarless,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sugar,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sugar,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of sugar.\u201d Consumers may reasonably be expected to regard terms that represent that the food contains no sugars or sweeteners e.g., \u201csugar free,\u201d or \u201cno sugar,\u201d as indicating a product which is low in calories or significantly reduced in calories. Consequently, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, a food may not be labeled with such terms unless: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii) , per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving", "title": "sugar-free-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** sugar-free-meal\n\n**Claim term:** sugar free\n\n**Nutrient:** sugar\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.60(c)(1)(i)\n\n> Use of terms such as \u201csugar free,\u201d \u201cfree of sugar,\u201d \u201cno sugar,\u201d \u201czero sugar,\u201d \u201cwithout sugar,\u201d \u201csugarless,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sugar,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sugar,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of sugar.\u201d Consumers may reasonably be expected to regard terms that represent that the food contains no sugars or sweeteners e.g., \u201csugar free,\u201d or \u201cno sugar,\u201d as indicating a product which is low in calories or significantly reduced in calories. Consequently, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, a food may not be labeled with such terms unless: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii) , per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.60(c)(1)(i)", "claim_id": "sugar-free-meal", "claim_term": "sugar free", "file": "sugar-free-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "sugar-free-meal", "nutrient": "sugar", "source_quote": "Use of terms such as \u201csugar free,\u201d \u201cfree of sugar,\u201d \u201cno sugar,\u201d \u201czero sugar,\u201d \u201cwithout sugar,\u201d \u201csugarless,\u201d \u201ctrivial source of sugar,\u201d \u201cnegligible source of sugar,\u201d or \u201cdietarily insignificant source of sugar.\u201d Consumers may reasonably be expected to regard terms that represent that the food contains no sugars or sweeteners e.g., \u201csugar free,\u201d or \u201cno sugar,\u201d as indicating a product which is low in calories or significantly reduced in calories. Consequently, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, a food may not be labeled with such terms unless: ( i ) The food contains less than 0.5 g of sugars, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(c)(6)(ii) , per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving or, in the case of a meal product or main dish product, less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.60"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "less than 0.5 g of sugars per labeled serving", "title": "sugar-free-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** very-low-sodium-individual-food\n\n**Claim term:** very low sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** individual food (not a meal or main dish product)\n\n**Threshold:** The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(2)(i)(A)\n\n> The terms \u201cvery low sodium,\u201d or \u201cvery low in sodium,\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form);\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(2)(i)(A)", "claim_id": "very-low-sodium-individual-food", "claim_term": "very low sodium", "file": "very-low-sodium-individual-food.md", "food_format": "individual food (not a meal or main dish product)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "very-low-sodium-individual-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cvery low sodium,\u201d or \u201cvery low in sodium,\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form);", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed", "title": "very-low-sodium-individual-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** very-low-sodium-main-dish\n\n**Claim term:** very low sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** main dish\n\n**Threshold:** 35 mg or less of sodium per 100 g of product\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(3)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201cvery low sodium,\u201d or \u201cvery low in sodium,\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cpotatoes, a very low-sodium food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 35 mg or less of sodium per 100 g of product; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(3)(i)", "claim_id": "very-low-sodium-main-dish", "claim_term": "very low sodium", "file": "very-low-sodium-main-dish.md", "food_format": "main dish", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "very-low-sodium-main-dish", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cvery low sodium,\u201d or \u201cvery low in sodium,\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cpotatoes, a very low-sodium food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 35 mg or less of sodium per 100 g of product; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "35 mg or less of sodium per 100 g of product", "title": "very-low-sodium-main-dish \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** very-low-sodium-meal\n\n**Claim term:** very low sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** meal\n\n**Threshold:** 35 mg or less of sodium per 100 g of product\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(3)(i)\n\n> The terms \u201cvery low sodium,\u201d or \u201cvery low in sodium,\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cpotatoes, a very low-sodium food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 35 mg or less of sodium per 100 g of product; and\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(3)(i)", "claim_id": "very-low-sodium-meal", "claim_term": "very low sodium", "file": "very-low-sodium-meal.md", "food_format": "meal", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "very-low-sodium-meal", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cvery low sodium,\u201d or \u201cvery low in sodium,\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form); ( ii ) If the food meets these conditions without the benefit of special processing, alteration, formulation, or reformulation to vary the sodium content, it is labeled to clearly refer to all foods of its type and not merely to the particular brand to which the label attaches (e.g., \u201cpotatoes, a very low-sodium food\u201d). ( 3 ) The terms defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be used on the label or in labeling of meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) The product contains 35 mg or less of sodium per 100 g of product; and", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "35 mg or less of sodium per 100 g of product", "title": "very-low-sodium-meal \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "unverified_fields": "claim_id", "verified": false} {"asset": "fda-nutrient-content-claim-criteria", "body": "**Claim ID:** very-low-sodium-small-racc-food\n\n**Claim term:** very low sodium\n\n**Nutrient:** sodium\n\n**Food format:** small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)\n\n**Threshold:** The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g\n\n**CFR section:** 21 CFR 101.61(b)(2)(i)(B)\n\n> The terms \u201cvery low sodium,\u201d or \u201cvery low in sodium,\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form);\n\nSource: \n", "cfr_section": "21 CFR 101.61(b)(2)(i)(B)", "claim_id": "very-low-sodium-small-racc-food", "claim_term": "very low sodium", "file": "very-low-sodium-small-racc-food.md", "food_format": "small-RACC food (\u226430g or \u22642 tbsp)", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-17", "id": "very-low-sodium-small-racc-food", "nutrient": "sodium", "source_quote": "The terms \u201cvery low sodium,\u201d or \u201cvery low in sodium,\u201d may be used on the label or in labeling of foods, except meal products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(l) and main dish products as defined in \u00a7 101.13(m) , provided that: ( i ) ( A ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed greater than 30 grams (g) or greater than 2 tablespoons and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed; or ( B ) The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g (for dehydrated foods that must be reconstituted before typical consumption with water or a diluent containing an insignificant amount, as defined in \u00a7 101.9(f)(1) , of all nutrients per reference amount customarily consumed, the per 50-g criterion refers to the \u201cas prepared\u201d form);", "sources": ["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-101/subpart-D/section-101.61"], "stale_after": "2027-08-17", "threshold": "The food has a reference amount customarily consumed of 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less and contains 35 mg or less sodium per reference amount customarily consumed and per 50 g", "title": "very-low-sodium-small-racc-food \u2014 FDA nutrient content claim qualification criteria", "type": "claim-qualification", "verified": true}